Hanoi's Old Quarter

and Good Morning Vietnam

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July 26th 2007
Another week, another country. Arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday night on a flight from Guangzhou. Back to independent travelling for the next two weeks which after 5 weeks of getting everything done for you takes a little getting used to. And noticed the difference immediately - the muppets at Hanoi Backpackers had given away my bed so had to go to the hotel next door. Still, had my own AC ensu ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more